Historically the Society was set up to promote our county of Shropshire, "to spread sociability and cheerfulness, to renew old associations, to preserve records of interesting and historical events, to enable its members to make new friends with the Salopian spirit, feelings and memories, and to provide a timely and enjoyable rendezvous for young people from the County who may feel lonely in London. Also to give any Salopian who hit a bad time a helping hand financially by assistance from the Benevolent Fund, all prompted by love for the dear old County of Shropshire."

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Today, in changed times, we donate to causes and organisations rather than to individuals. See the list of benevolent donations.

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At the Annual Dinner on the 10th May 1926 it was stated that the Society objectives are to "Remind each other what their county means to them and to seek inspiration from its memories and history. Loyalty to Shropshire and local patriotism."

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There was a centenary service in 2001 at St. Mary's Church, Shrewsbury.

In 2024 we celebrate the Society’s 125th anniversary with a Civic Service at Shrewsbury Abbey and a Gala Dinner at Netley Hall.

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